If you're over the same old Christmas watchlist recommendations (yeah, we're looking at you, Deck the Halls), then this guide is for you.
The great debate over ‘what makes a Christmas film?' ends much like an argument over ‘what is art?' It means something different to everyone. That is the true meaning of art, film and, funnily enough, Christmas.
So our team is making an argument for a new Christmas watchlist. Ordered from the least controversial to the most. They might not be as wholesome as you would expect, and many are certainly not family-friendly, but each film recommended has the Spirit of Christmas buried somewhere deep down inside. Enjoy.
1. Edward Scissorhands
Admittedly, this film terrified me at a young age, but it has grown on me. Edward Scissorhands, in a strange way, is much like Shrek. Wait, just hear me out!
A recluse is brought into closer proximity with society and people, which he's long since avoided because he's… well, different. But unlike Shrek, this film doesn't have as much of a fairytale ending, leaving audiences feeling like it's more of a fable than a romance wrapped in a tidy box with a bow on top.
Tim Burton may not have given everyone the ending they wanted with Edward Scissorhands, but we can all take lessons away from it. If you need a stronger connection to Christmas, it may just be the origin story of where snow came from.
– Christie “Sleigh-em” Grahame
Edward Scissorhands is streaming on Disney Plus.
Creator: Tim Burton | Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest
Language: English | Rating: PG
Genre:Â Fantasy
Available on:Â Disney Plus
2. Twilight
I enjoy the first Twilight film. So sue me. There is an individual in my immediate family who really enjoys the Twilight films, who is fully aware of the general consensus and problematic elements. They (who have requested anonymity) barely even watch Twilight when they put it on at Christmas. It's more like background noise or comfort food. A tool to…